A second Republican in the Indiana State Senate says he is the victim of a swatting incident that targeted him and his family. The report comes as Senate Republicans have faced national attention, including rebukes from President Donald Trump, after resisting pressure to draw a new congressional map ahead of 2026.

State Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, said in a statement that local law enforcement officials were quick to recognize that the swatting attempt for what it was: a false report to law enforcement .

"It is scary and shocking to me that someone would go so far to try to cause harm or fear to me or my family," Dernulc said. "I have always done my best to serve my community, be their voice, and work alongside them and my colleagues at the Statehouse to help make Indiana a great sta

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